Entire system in one piece: modules by AT&S
Shrinking it down
Modules are electronic systems on printed circuit boards or SLPs (substrate-like PCBs) that have been miniaturized to such an extent that they can be accommodated completely as independent components on a larger standard printed circuit board. A GPS module, for example, is used in modern smartphones or sports watches to communicate with satellites for navigation.
Today’s cell phones often integrate their camera systems in a single, compact module. In this way, a wide range of functions can be implemented in a very small space, from power electronics and wireless communication to sensors for industrial robots. With modules, electronics manufacturers can design their systems very flexibly, quickly and cost-effectively.
AT&S modules combine complex electronic circuits in easy-to-handle system components – small, powerful and efficient.
Benefits of Modules
- Modularization can reduce production costs for device manufacturers.
- Modules can be integrated into systems with ease, like any other component.
- Manufacturers can shorten the time to market by building their systems from prefabricated building blocks.
Simple, fast and powerful
The integration of complex systems, which can contain several components such as memory modules, microcontrollers and chips, in one module makes it possible to design the lines as short as possible, which can significantly reduce electrical losses. The compact design accommodates more functions in a smaller space and the extra room can be used for other important functions – in smartphones, for example, for larger batteries with longer runtimes.
With modules, manufacturers can simplify their designs and pack entire subsystems into individual components. As a result, new devices can be developed very quickly and flexibly and the time to market is shorter. Our modules also protect systems optimally, which can significantly extend their service life. By combining them with other advanced AT&S technologies such as mSAP, SLPs or embedding, the modules can shrink even further and efficiency improves.
Modules open up new possibilities
Modules are electronic systems on circuit boards that have been miniaturised to the point where they can be accommodated as individual components on a larger standard circuit board. A GPS module, for instance, handles communication with satellites for navigation in modern smartphones and sports watches. This allows a wide range of functions to be covered within tiny spaces, from power electronics and wireless communication to sensors for industrial robots. Electronics manufacturers can design their systems very flexibly, quickly and cost-effectively by using these kinds of modules.
Technical details
| Product Characteristics | Specifications |
|---|---|
| Build-up Layers (subtractive/mSAP) | 2 to 16 layers |
| Build-up Layers (coreless) | 2 to 15 layers |
| Total Board Thickness | minimum 100 µm |
| Min. Line/Space (subtractive) | 35/35 µm |
| Min. Line/Space (MSAP) | 15/15 µm |
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